Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5 billion so far
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US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth stated that the war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far and is pushing for additional funding. The US military has conducted airstrikes against Iran for 11 consecutive nights. This ongoing conflict highlights significant financial and military commitments.
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Continuous airstrikes increase risk to civilian lives.
The US military struck Iran for the 11th consecutive night.
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US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is pushing for more funding for the war.
Deutsche Welle- Continuous airstrikes increase risk to civilian lives.
- Impacts on infrastructure, healthcare, and food security.
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Loaded language removedUS Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is also pushing for more funding for the war. It comes as the US military struck Iran for the 11th consecutive night. DW has the latest.
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US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is pushing for more funding for the war.
Deutsche WelleThe US military struck Iran for the 11th consecutive night.
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